I've always loved telling stories, but never enjoyed writing. When I found photography, it was the perfect medium for me to express myself. With each shoot, I unveil the unique stories of my subjects, and tell them with beautiful imagery. People often tell me that they feel like they know my clients just from reading my blog.

They say photographs are the only tangible memories, which means that my perspective is how you will remember some of the most important moments in your life. With that in mind, I have to capture the details (big and small) in the most beautiful light. I want you to laugh and cry when you look at your photos. Whether it's your wedding day or your babies growing up, time goes by so fast, so it's my job to document your story... beautifully.

In order to give each client my full creative energy, I only take a limited number of weddings a year. (aka I book up fast and don't offer discounts.)

santa barbara wedding | lucy + dave

We’re flying out to SF in a few hours, so I thought instead of packing, I would share a destination wedding I did earlier this year. I first met Lucy at Lauren & Chad’s wedding at the Victorian. She was one of the beautiful bridesmaids. I was so happy to hear from her a year later that she was engaged! They rented a vacation home in Santa Barbara for their destination wedding. What a great idea!

Like Lauren, Lucy also did all of her flowers herself! Including these awesome centerpieces:

This was one of those weddings where everyone traveled in for, and many even rolled their sleeves up to help. As soon as you enter the house, you can feel the excitement in the air. The groomsmen are moving furniture around (including centerpieces), girls arranging flowers, and even hair & makeup were also done by friends:

I loved watching them get ready for the event:

Lucy & Dave are the sweetest people you could ever meet. They both met while serving in the peace corps.

The house had an in-ground trampoline!!

Pure Joy Catering did a FABULOUS job! The set up was beautiful and the food was phenomenal!

And one of my favorite parts about this wedding was that it was a brunch event! Brunch is my favorite meal ever!

Congrats to the happy couple, Lucy & Dave! Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!

So beautiful – I love how the family photos looked so warm and candid.

Una -October 15, 2011 - 6:54 pm

hi caroline! i’m a big fan and follower of your blog posts. gorgeous work (as always) but what a surprise to realize i know lucy from work! love how you captured all the great DIY details!

Grace -October 29, 2011 - 12:56 pm

What an exceptional wedding! These are some great photos, looks like the wedding fame out phenomenally! I love weddings in Santa Barbara, they are always so perfect and very elegant as well. I was actually just there and had a great time at my friend’s wedding. On a private estate in Hope Ranch, it was very nice. I stayed at the Sandman Inn (www.thesandmaninn.com). So quaint and very affordable as well!